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Micanopy Commissioners are discussing a possible moratorium that would put a temporary freeze on applications for marijuana dispensaries in town.
Read More »‘The Road of Being Prudent’: Micanopy Looks at Medical Marijuana Moratorium
UF Requests $30 Million From State For Infrastructure Repairs
The University of Florida has requested $30 million from the state for repairs on campus, including a failing chiller that provides air conditioning on campus and UF Health Shands.
Read More »Micanopy Might Ban Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Micanopy officials are saying an ordinance banning medical marijuana would give them time to learn more about medical marijuana. They'll consider
Read More »Florida Senate Bill Would Make Texting And Driving A Primary Offense
Florida Senate Bill 90, if passed and signed into law, would not only make texting and driving a primary offense, but also require law enforcement to tell drivers they are not required to show their phone to police if they are suspected of using the device while driving.
Read More »An Upside to Jury Duty: Helping These Non-Profits
The Alachua County Clerk of Court started a "juror donation program" that will give jurors the option of donating the money they earn for sitting on a jury to either peaceful paths or the region's Guardian ad Litem Foundation.
Read More »Marion County Is Putting $1 Million Toward Low-Income Housing
Marion County has almost $1 million available for non-profit and for-profit developers. The funding will only go for low-income or special needs housing.
Read More »Lawmakers Look To Quiet University ‘Free-Speech’ Zones
Updated, Feb. 21, 2018: This legislation likely will not become law during the 2018 session, as a Senate committee rejected the Senate version of the bill. Original story, Feb. 7, 2018: Free-speech zones would be banned and state universities and colleges could be sued for up to $100,000 in …
Read More »GOP Attorney General Candidates Already Battling
Rancor between candidates was on full display Saturday during a forum held by The Federalist Society, one of nation’s most influential organizations involving conservative and libertarian legal minds, at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort.
Read More »Gainesville Commission To Examine Part-Time Wage Policy
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously passed a motion Thursday to examine a recent policy change affecting pay for part-time and temporary city workers.
Read More »UF Gets Spencer Fees Back, Meets With County About Bill
University of Florida's President Kent Fuchs met with Alachua County representatives to discuss the $300,000 bill surrounding the Richard Spencer speaking event from last fall. The University accidentally sent the county payment for the bill, which it pulled back.
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